Bío-Bío, Chile
Coastal Waters37.24°S, 73.32°WStation CH-BIO-PLA

Playa Arauco Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 14.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Arauco water temperature

12
53.6°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters37.24°S, 73.32°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
56.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12.4°C
54.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
11.7°C
53.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.6°C
52.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Arauco.
Confidence: High

Playa Arauco Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Arauco occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at14.3°C (57.7°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
13
Apr
13
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
12
Aug
Current
12
Sep
12
Oct
13
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January11.7°C14°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February12.3°C14.3°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12.2°C14°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.8°C13.3°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.8°C12.7°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.8°C12.3°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.6°C11.8°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.6°C11.6°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.3°C12°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11°C12.3°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.7°C12.9°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December11.1°C13.5°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Arauco

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Arauco today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Arauco this time of year is 12°C (53.6°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Arauco?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Arauco typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Arauco in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Arauco average around12°C (53.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.3°C and a maximum of 13.3°C.

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